Macallan 1990 19 Year Old Red Wine Finish Old Malt Cask Douglas Laing

Macallan Cask Strength

So far I’ve only tasted three The Macallan from the Fine Oak series. Those were very good, each of them. Especially the 15 Year Old. Today, however, I tried the Macallan 10 Year Old Cask Strength. Is was bottled at an ABV of 58,4%, too strong for my buds. I felt it best to dilute it for tasting. Undiluted, you are first hit around the ears by...

Score 89/100

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak

This is from a half bottle of Macallan 18yo. I believe it was a 1989 vintage. These late 80’s vintages are not generally thought to be as good as early 80’s or earlier vintage Macallans. I have tried a few of these from a friend in Nashville about 10 years ago, but I can’t remember a blessed thing about them – other then that it seemed extravagant...

Score 88/100

Macallan 12 Year Old fine oak

They have just opened an elegant pub near my flat with American old times theme. Although I usually don't drink Macallan I took this brand for a taste. I drank it flat, no ice (Of course :) )... 1st try - just out of the bottle sniff- gentle breaze, sea, gentle smoke taste- fresh juicy Banana. 2nd try- Sniff- Syrop maple quite dominant taste -...

Score 85/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak

Nose: smooth, not a sherry bomb but a good dose of sherry on the nose, figs and raisins, roasted wallnuts and marmalade Palate: sweet smooth sherry comes first, creaminess, chewy malts, dusting of cocoa, salted butter, caramel fudge, some citrus peels Finish: Sherry sweetness, honeys, desert spice.

Score 87/100